Policy consents

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GPS Location

📍 GPS Data Consent Policy

This section explains the GPS tracking feature in the MyPhones Agent app and the user's consent related to location data collection.

✅ Purpose of Location Tracking

The GPS feature collects the geographical location of the monitored device to provide:

• Real-time tracking of the device's location

• Historical route analysis and timeline

• Geofencing alerts (if enabled)

• Safety and coordination for family or organization use cases

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• Latitude and longitude coordinates

• Timestamp of location updates

• Accuracy of GPS fix (in meters)

• Device ID and tracking session ID

• Movement speed and altitude (if available)

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. Location tracking is optional and must be explicitly enabled by the account owner.

2. Consent is recorded at the time GPS collection is activated.

3. Users are informed that location access is continuous (background mode).

4. Users can disable GPS tracking at any time via the Admin app or Control Panel.

5. The app requires Android permissions: ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.

6. Data is encrypted and only accessible to the authorized account.

7. If used for live tracking, duration and visibility must be pre-defined.

8. GPS data is stored with a timestamp and device identifier for traceability.

9. Data is not shared with third parties unless required by law.

10. The user must be the legal owner or have authorization to track the device.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Unauthorized tracking of another person’s device without consent may violate privacy laws in your country. Always ensure legal compliance when enabling location tracking.

For more details, please refer to the general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Audio Stream (Ambient Voice Recording)

🎙️ Ambient Audio Consent Policy

This section outlines the consent requirements for the Ambient Audio Recording feature in the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of Audio Recording

The ambient voice recording feature allows the device to capture short audio samples using the built-in microphone. This feature is designed for:

• Environmental monitoring (e.g. workplace safety)

• Child safety and protection

• Incident investigation with timestamped audio clips

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• Audio recordings from the device microphone

• Timestamps of each audio clip

• Device ID and session ID

• Audio duration and file size metadata

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. Ambient audio recording is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled by the account owner.

2. Consent is recorded with timestamp and user IP when the feature is activated.

3. Users are informed that microphone access is involved.

4. Audio recordings are limited in length (e.g., 10–60 seconds per clip).

5. Recordings are triggered manually or through scheduled intervals.

6. The app requires RECORD_AUDIO Android permission.

7. Audio files are encrypted and stored securely in the cloud.

8. Only the authorized Admin account can access or download the recordings.

9. Audio data is never streamed live or shared with third parties.

10. A visible or logged indicator must confirm recording activity when active.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Recording audio without proper consent may be illegal in many jurisdictions. Always ensure that the device owner is fully informed and agrees to enable this feature.

Unauthorized use of audio monitoring features may violate privacy or wiretapping laws depending on your country. Use this feature responsibly and only in compliance with local regulations.

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Call Logs

📞 Call Log Consent Policy

This section defines the consent policy for accessing and recording call history on a device using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of Call Log Monitoring

The call log feature provides visibility into the phone call activity of the monitored device. It is intended for:

• Parent supervision of child call behavior

• Tracking company device usage

• Security and contact history auditing

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• Incoming, outgoing, and missed call entries

• Phone number and call duration

• Call direction (inbound or outbound)

• Timestamp of each call

• Contact name (if available in the device)

• Device ID associated with the log

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. Call log tracking is optional and must be explicitly activated.

2. Consent is recorded at the time of activation by the user.

3. Users are informed that call metadata will be collected but not call content.

4. The app requires Android permissions: READ_CALL_LOG and READ_PHONE_STATE.

5. The device must not block access to call logs due to Android version or manufacturer policy.

6. Collected call logs are stored with a timestamp and device ID.

7. Data is encrypted before being uploaded to the cloud.

8. Only the authorized Admin account can view call history.

9. Users may disable this feature at any time via the Admin interface.

10. No audio from calls is recorded — only metadata is collected.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Accessing call log information without consent may be illegal in some jurisdictions. This feature must only be enabled on devices you own or manage, and with full transparency to the user.

Always ensure compliance with privacy laws when monitoring communication data.

4

Photo Backup

📷 Photos and Media Access Consent Policy

This section explains the consent policy for accessing and syncing photos or media files using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of Photo & Media Sync

The Agent app can back up and sync selected media files (such as images or videos) from the monitored device. This is useful for:

• Photo history tracking for parents or organizations

• Secure media backup

• Reviewing visual activity from the device

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the app may access:

• Photos and videos from the device’s media folders

• File metadata: name, size, date created, date modified

• Thumbnail previews (not full-resolution by default)

• Device ID and upload session ID

• File path or storage location (internal/external)

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. Media access is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled.

2. Consent is logged with a timestamp and user confirmation.

3. Users are informed that files will be read from the device storage.

4. The app requests READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE or MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 11+).

5. Only selected file types (e.g., .jpg, .png, .mp4) are processed.

6. Media uploads are encrypted before being stored in the cloud.

7. Files are not shared with third parties.

8. The Admin account can choose to delete synced files at any time.

9. Device owners may pause or stop photo sync remotely.

10. The app does not modify or delete original files on the device.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Access to private media files must be done with informed consent. Do not enable photo/media access on any device without full authorization from its owner.

Misuse of media access features may lead to privacy violations. Always comply with applicable data protection laws.

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SMS Message

💬 SMS Consent Policy

This section outlines the user consent policy for accessing and syncing SMS messages on the monitored device using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of SMS Monitoring

SMS log collection is intended to support:

• Monitoring communication patterns of minors

• Auditing message metadata for business-owned devices

• Detecting potential harmful or unauthorized messaging activity

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• SMS message direction (inbound or outbound)

• Sender or recipient phone number

• Timestamp of each message

• Message body content (optional)

• Delivery/read status (if available)

• Contact name (if matched in address book)

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. SMS monitoring is optional and must be explicitly enabled.

2. Consent is captured with timestamp, user IP, and device association.

3. Users are informed whether message content or just metadata is collected.

4. Android permissions required: READ_SMS and RECEIVE_SMS.

5. SMS content collection is subject to Android version restrictions (limited or blocked on Android 10+).

6. Data is encrypted during transmission and secure in storage.

7. SMS data is never shared with any third parties.

8. Users may revoke consent and disable SMS monitoring at any time.

9. The Agent app does not send or modify SMS messages.

10. The Admin account can only view messages associated with linked devices.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Reading or collecting SMS messages from another person’s device may be illegal without consent. Always use this feature transparently and only on devices you legally own or manage.

Failure to comply with privacy or telecom regulations may result in legal consequences. Use responsibly and in compliance with local laws.

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Browser History

🌐 Browser History Consent Policy

This section describes the consent requirements for collecting browser history from a monitored device using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of Browser Activity Monitoring

Browser history tracking is designed for:

• Monitoring the online activity of children or teens

• Identifying inappropriate or harmful websites

• Auditing company-owned devices for compliance

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• Website URLs visited (HTTP/HTTPS)

• Page titles (if available)

• Timestamp of visits

• Browser type (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)

• Visit frequency or duration (if supported)

• Device ID linked to each entry

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. Browser tracking is optional and must be explicitly activated.

2. Consent is recorded with a timestamp and device-user association.

3. Users are informed that only browsing metadata is collected.

4. The app does not record page content or private credentials.

5. Data access depends on browser compatibility and Android version.

6. The app may require USAGE_STATS Accessibility Service permissions.

7. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

8. Only authorized Admin accounts may view collected data.

9. No browsing data is shared with any third parties.

10. Users may disable browser tracking at any time from the Admin dashboard.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Accessing web history from another person’s device without consent may violate data protection laws. Use this feature only on devices you own or manage, with explicit and documented consent.

Responsible use of browsing history features is critical. Always respect privacy laws and ethical guidelines.

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Phone Contact

👥 Contact Access Consent Policy

This section defines the consent policy for accessing contacts stored on a monitored device using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of Contact Access

Accessing the contact list is used to:

• Associate phone numbers with saved names for call/SMS tracking

• Audit contact creation or updates

• Monitor communication networks for minors or company devices

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• Contact names, phone numbers, and email addresses

• Profile photos (if available)

• Contact creation and last updated timestamps

• Associated labels or groups (e.g., Favorites)

• Device ID linked to each contact

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. Contact access is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled.

2. Consent is recorded at the time of feature activation.

3. Android permissions required: READ_CONTACTS.

4. Contact data is collected for read-only purposes — not modified or deleted.

5. Data is encrypted before being uploaded to secure cloud storage.

6. Collected contact data is visible only to the Admin account.

7. No contact information is shared with third parties.

8. The user may disable contact access at any time.

9. The Admin app or web portal may display contacts alongside call/SMS data.

10. The Agent app does not sync contacts to or from any third-party platform.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Collecting contact data without clear consent may violate privacy regulations. This feature should only be enabled on devices you legally own or manage, with full transparency.

Responsible and transparent use of contact access is required to protect user privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws.

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App Installed

📦 Installed Apps Consent Policy

This section explains the user consent policy for collecting the list of installed applications from a monitored device using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of App Inventory Monitoring

Tracking installed apps is used for:

• Monitoring the use of unauthorized or inappropriate applications

• Understanding app usage trends on a child or employee’s device

• Security auditing of installed software

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• App name and package name

• Version code and version name

• Installation and last update timestamps

• App size (if available)

• Whether the app is system or user-installed

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. App inventory access is optional and must be enabled manually.

2. Consent is recorded with timestamp and linked to the account.

3. The app requires the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission on Android 11+.

4. App data is collected in read-only mode — no app is modified or removed.

5. Collected app info is encrypted before syncing to the server.

6. Only the authorized Admin account may view this data.

7. Data is used only for informational and auditing purposes.

8. Users can disable app monitoring from the Admin dashboard.

9. No app usage statistics (screen time or foreground activity) are collected unless explicitly enabled separately.

10. No data is shared with any third-party service.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Accessing information about installed applications may raise privacy concerns. Ensure this feature is only enabled on devices with legal ownership and full user awareness.

Use responsibly and in compliance with local privacy and monitoring regulations.

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Device state snapshot

🧾 Device Snapshot Consent Policy

This section defines the consent policy for collecting a device snapshot — a summary of device state and settings — using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of Device Snapshot Collection

Device snapshot data helps:

• Analyze technical state of the device (battery, storage, network)

• Assist in diagnostics and troubleshooting

• Provide contextual data for other logs (GPS, photo, etc.)

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• Battery level and charging status

• Storage capacity and available space

• Network type and connectivity status

• Screen on/off state and screen lock status

• Device model, OS version, language, and uptime

• Timezone and system time

• SIM state and mobile operator name

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. Device snapshot collection is enabled by default as a core diagnostic feature.

2. Users are informed that only non-personal, system-level metadata is collected.

3. Data is updated periodically (e.g., hourly or during key events).

4. No sensitive content (messages, files, photos) is accessed in this process.

5. All collected snapshot data is encrypted and securely stored.

6. The Admin account may review device state via dashboard.

7. Data is not shared with third parties.

8. Users can disable advanced diagnostic collection from settings.

9. This feature requires no special Android permissions.

10. Device snapshot data may be used to enhance sync logic or detect issues.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

While device snapshot data does not include personal content, users should still be informed when background diagnostics are enabled. Transparency is key to ethical monitoring.

This feature helps maintain app performance and support — not to spy or gather private information.

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App usages

📊 App Usage (Screen Time) Consent Policy

This section describes the consent requirements for tracking app usage statistics and screen time activity on a monitored device using the MyPhones Agent app.

✅ Purpose of App Usage Monitoring

The app usage feature provides visibility into how much time is spent in each application. This supports:

• Digital wellbeing analysis for children or family members

• Productivity audits on company-owned devices

• Identifying potentially excessive or harmful screen habits

📄 Scope of Collected Data

When enabled, the Agent app may collect:

• Foreground activity time per application

• App usage duration per day or session

• App launch and close timestamps

• Most frequently used apps summary

• Total screen-on time (daily)

• Device ID associated with session

🔐 User Consent Requirements

1. App usage tracking is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled.

2. Consent is logged with timestamp and user confirmation.

3. The feature requires PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS and access to Android Usage Access settings.

4. Users are informed that no in-app content is read or recorded — only usage time.

5. App usage data is collected periodically or on schedule.

6. Data is encrypted before cloud storage.

7. Only authorized Admin accounts can view this data.

8. Users can revoke consent and stop usage tracking anytime.

9. No screen recordings or keystrokes are captured.

10. No app data is shared with any third parties.

⚠️ Legal and Ethical Notice

Monitoring screen time and app usage must be done with user awareness and consent. Always disclose clearly that usage analytics is being collected.

Responsible screen tracking can support wellness and security. Never use this feature for covert surveillance.